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Running the Preston 10km for Oldies Club
On 26th September 2010 supporter Rachel Houghton will be running a 10km race in Preston, Lancashire to help raise funds for Oldies Club in memory of Ben. Earlier this year her family had to say goodbye to Ben, their 18 year old loyal and loveable black Labrador who had to be helped on his final […]
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Pepsi (Ark, Lincolnshire coast)
13/11/10 Sad news about Pepsi — She had to be put to sleep, on the vet’s advice. Following tests and several different treatments, all to no avail, her digestive problems have got the better of her. She had chronic diarrhoea and was passing blood, losing weight and was anaemic. The vet had run out of options for her. Rest in peace Pepsi.
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Red Bear (British Cane Corso Society, Oxford)
25/9/10 Poor Red Bear has sadly died.
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Beethoven (Oldies Club)
Beautiful Beethoven only had a few months in his perfect forever home but he managed to have a wonderful time and cram in loads of love and happiness.
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Smiling Sal (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
Sal came into Oldies Club care as an emergency case at the grand old age of 18. She is a beautiful lurcher girl whose owner was sadly unable to continue to care for her, and was within a few hours of being put to sleep when an Oldies Club volunteer stepped in.
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Jess (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)
26/9/2010 Beautiful Jess has a new home.
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Taking on Ben Nevis for Oldies Club
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. The thought of climbing such a mountain would make most people baulk. For Laura and her friends they see it as a challenge and a wonderful way to help raise much needed funds for charity. On the 11th September 2010 Laura along with Totts, […]
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Penny (Many Tears Animal Rescue, fostered Brean, Somerset)
3/10/2011 Many Tears have passed on the sad news that Penny had to be put to sleep due to cancer. She had remained in the care of her fosterer and was loved and well cared for to the end. Sleep tight Penny :(
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2011 Calendar Now SOLD OUT
November 2010: Thanks to all who have purchased one of our calendars. We have now sold out ************ It may only be the first week of August but there is nothing better than forward planning. Oldies Club 2011 Desk Calendar is now available for you to order. The calendar is priced at £5.99 inc p&p […]
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Wag (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
18/9/10 We are very sad to report that Wag suddenly became very ill and after having tests and a scan was found to have an enlarged liver, a mass in his stomach, and a problem with one of his kidneys. The vet advised that there was no hope of improvement and as Wag was not at all well, he sadly had to be put to sleep. Rest in peace little Wag.
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Peggy – originally Mattie Staffiegirl (Oldies Club)
Peggy had a wonderful year with her new owners and was able to forget the awful life she must have had before. Sadly though, her heart gave up and she fell asleep in her own home with her loving owners beside her.
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Nunu (looked after in the Nottingham area for the Blue Cross)
12.12.10 Nunu has found the perfect new home. ……………………………………… 12 year old Nunu is a very gorgeous DLH who’d like to be curled up on your sofa. He’d love a home where he can be the only animal and so get all the love and attention he deserves. He’d need a rural home or a very secure garden as he is a cat with little road sense.
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Dotty and Buzby (Cats’ Protection, Stockport)
27/4/11 – Dotty and Buzby have found a home! -
Phoebe (Cats’ Protection, Stockport)
20.7.10 Lucky Phoebe has already gone to her new home
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Tabitha (Blue Cross, fostered Kent)
12.12.10 Tabitha has found her new home. ……………………………………………………………… 12 year old Tabitha is looking for a quiet home where she can be the only pet. She’s a bit shy at first but if you’ve got the love and patience to help her settle in, she’ll be your friend for life.
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Vote for Jasper – Oldies Club saved his life
Jasper, who was adopted by his foster family earlier this year, has told his story in the hope of winning a donation for Oldies Club, to enable them to help more dogs like him :) Please click here to read Jasper’s story and vote for him – it only takes a few seconds to vote […]
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Barry (Hula Rescue, Milton Keynes)
1/9/2010 Barry now has a new home
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Summer Newsletter – Now Available
Our Summer Newsletter is now available to download HERE A big thank you to all who have contributed to this addition. We hope you enjoy reading it.
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